cosmetics

A federal class-action lawsuit claims Ulta Beauty routinely repackages used cosmetics that are returned to its retail stores and then resells them to unsuspecting consumers who think they’re buying a new product.

A European Court of Justice adviser said Thursday that Britain’s scheme to recoup sales tax from cosmetics giant Avon since its “Avon Ladies” aren’t set up to collect the tax themselves does not violate the EU’s value-added tax rules.

Germany-based cosmetics purveyor Coty can bar its authorized retailers from selling its products on platforms like Amazon and eBay, a European Court of Justice adviser said Thursday, citing potential harm to Coty’s luxury image.